Combustor Operations Engineer

Il Gruppo Ansaldo Energia è uno dei leader mondiali della power generation. Il suo core business è la fornitura e il service di componenti e soluzioni tecnologiche per la produzione di energia con macchine rotanti. L’azienda progetta e realizza turbine e generatori e ne cura l’assistenza e il miglioramento continuo. Con sede a Genova, il Gruppo conta oltre 3.300 dipendenti e ha una forte presenza internazionale grazie alle sue oltre 30 sedi nel mondo. Ansaldo Energia è tra i protagonisti del percorso di transizione e decarbonizzazione della produzione di energia elettrica. La sua flotta di turbogas è già oggi pronta a bruciare idrogeno tra il 40 e il 70%, con l’obiettivo di raggiungere il 100% entro il 2030.

Posizione:

Join the Combustor department within gas turbine business in Genova, Italy and contribute to the continuous improvement of Ansaldo Energia products.

As a Combustor Operation Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, integration, and validation of new combustor concepts for lower emissions, increased performance and operation with future fuels like Hydrogen. You will also provide fleet support for combustor operation optimization to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Integrating new combustor technologies and hardware into the engine operational envelope
• Define and monitor experimental test programs including cold flow and combustion tests, thermal paint, data evaluation, etc.
• Specifying emission guarantees
• Execution of 1D Combustor air distribution calculations
• Developing combustor operation concepts and commissioning specifications
• Supporting tendering and execution team requests
• Evaluate technical risks
• Maintaining interfaces to other Gas Turbines engineering teams
• Addressing Integrated Plant Support items
• Supporting after-sale Service upgrade package development, validation and fleet commissioning
• Supporting the validation of new combustor technologies and hardware

Requisiti:

• You hold an University degree in mechanical engineering or similar qualification in an area related to fluid dynamics, applied mathematics or combustion
• 3-5 years working experience in the field
• Background in 1D Flow network calculations is required
• Knowledge of combustion or cooling and heat transfer is appreciated. Programming skills (Python, VBA) and experience in test data post-processing is advantageous
• You have a critical mindset, problem solving attitude and analytical thinking
• Taking on responsibility while working independently and systematically is essential for your success
• You have an excellent command of the Italian and English language, strong communication skills and a positive attitude to teamwork

Altre informazioni:

• For this position, the initial annual gross salary will be not less than €42
• Permanent contract
• CCNL industria metalmeccanica privata e installazione di impianti
• Premio di risultato and conditions in compliance with the second-level collective agreements.
• Canteen, occupational pension scheme, health insurance, welfare plan
• Flexible working hours
• In compliance with the current company policies, the position may be eligible for MBO

The compensation package will be determined based on the candidate professional experience and technical skills as assessed during the selection process.

This job advertisement complies with the pay transparency obligations set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the corresponding Italian implementing Legislation